Yoga in the Gardens
Saturday morning yoga sessions in the gardens with Zoe Meachem are coming to The Commandery. Ease into your weekend with gentle yoga and mindfulness, at one of Worcester’s most historic and beautiful buildings and gardens.
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Talk | It’s Kushti to Rokker Family Connections (It’s Good to Talk Family Connections)
Saturday 2 November, 11am - 12noon | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Kelly Horsley is the great-great niece of Granny Smith, whose daughter-in-law was Beulah (Freedom) Smith. Beulah’s portrait by Dame Laura Knight is exhibited in Atchin Tan - Travelling Through Art. She discusses her family connections, and Romani heritage and culture in this hour-long talk. Hear about travelling communities local to Worcestershire and their deep-rooted connections to the agricultural [...]
Science Spectacular! Bags of Fun and Trail
October half-term holiday | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum The October half-term holiday brings a SPECTACULAR week of science to the Art Gallery and Museum! There are Bags of Fun and trails that can be picked up from the shop all week - and on Tuesday and Friday you can get hands-on in some extra-special workshops. It's October, the perfect time to get stuck into the spookiest Bags of [...]
Family | Make a Christmas Gift!
Sunday 15 December | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Become a festive elf yourself at the Art Gallery and Museum and make your own present to give to someone this Christmas! Will you choose to decorate a flowerpot, vase, canvas bag, or pencil case? Make your own wrapping paper and card to go along with it, enjoy a story, and make your own reindeer food too! There will be two [...]
Family Trail | Find the Nutcrackers and Their Stockings!
Saturday 23 November to Sunday 22 December | Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle Can you find all the nutcracker soldiers standing on guard all around Hartlebury Castle? See if you can spot their all-important stockings ready for Christmas morning too... This festive family trail will take you around the Bishop's Palace and Worcestershire County Museum. Pop into Hayley's Kitchen Café for a cosy warming drink and homemade food when you [...]
Support the Art Gallery and Museum
Support Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum The Art Gallery and Museum holds a wonderful cornucopia of culture and heritage; the museum demonstrates the wealth of Worcester’s heritage, while the gallery offers a wide range of high-profile art exhibitions. Both areas are accompanied by a rich programme of workshops and events. The venue welcomes more than 50,000 visits each year, including visitors to its regular art exhibitions, schools taking [...]
Medieval Revelry at The Commandery
Sunday 26 – Monday 27 August (10am – 5pm) Visitors to The Commandery can step back 800 years to experience medieval celebrations and discover what life was like during The Middle Ages in one of Worcester's oldest buildings. The joyful medieval celebrations will bring together two days of activities where visitors can join in with terrific tournament games, explore a living history camp with Amicorum re-enactors, try their hand at traditional [...]
Christmas arrives at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum Crafted for You exhibition
Crafted for You features beautiful work created by artists from across Worcestershire, opens 17 November until 5 January 2019. Throughout December join Worcester Society of Artists for a series of demonstrations alongside their annual exhibition which runs from 1 December until 26 January. Special openings and family events throughout December featuring discounts off all purchases and opportunities to create your own Christmas crafts. Check the website for details: museumsworcestershire.org.uk This Christmas, [...]
All Set for Autumn Magic at Hartlebury this Half Term!
Come along to Hartlebury Castle during October half term for a very special autumn themed week. From Tuesday 29 October to Friday 1 November, the Castle will play host to four fun filled days of children’s make and take activities, a pumpkin trail and even pumpkin carving 11am to 4pm. Children can join in creating autumn themed craft activities, including a spooky clay boggart and colourful firework art! From Tuesday to [...]
Pikes, Porcelain and Savings
Two Worcester City Museums have joined forces to offer visitors a saving and the chance to visit both historic sites. The Commandery and The Museum of Royal Worcester are launching the brand new ‘Pikes and Porcelain Saver Ticket’ this week and will be available to buy from the Worcester Tourist Information Centre. The new ticket will allow visitors to explore both museums at a discounted price as well as the option [...]